Tag Archives: European Honey Bees Apis mellifera

Circles in your rose leaves?

Posted on 26/04/2019 by Mt Gravatt Environment Group

By: Michael Fox Do you have mysterious circles appearing in the leaved of your rose bushes? I videoed one of the culprits making a nest in the cat’s scratching post. Autumn is nest building time for our native Leafcutter … Continue reading →

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Birds and Bees love Golden Penda

Posted on 30/05/2017 by Mt Gravatt Environment Group

By: Michael Fox Golden Penda Xanthostemon chrysanthus grows naturally in coastal rainforest in north Queensland from Townsville to Cape York. However, it is also happy growing in Brisbane although the spectacular flowering we have had this year is usual. The birds and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Pollinator Link | Tagged European Honey Bees Apis mellifera, Golden Penda Xanthostemon chrysanthus, Nectar, pollen, Rainbow Lorikeets Trichoglossus haematodus, Stingless Bees Tetragonula sp. | Leave a comment

Abbeville Community Garden part of Pollinator Link

Posted on 23/03/2015 by Mt Gravatt Environment Group

By: Michael Fox Visiting Abbeville Community Garden and meeting that community was a real pleasure, not to mention the amazing chilli chutney and cheese on offer. Barbara tells me the event was organised to celebrate receiving grant from Brisbane City … Continue reading →